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Chicago, IL vs Edina, MN

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Highlights
- Edina spends 11.9% less per student than Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.0% higher in Edina than in Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Edina had 14.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Chicago
 Chicago, ILEdina, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,300$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,461$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7534573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  More

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